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Addressing the Gap: W Venture Launches in BC to Support Women Entrepreneurs

Wednesday, 07 August 2024 10:45 AM

Introducing W Venture Growth: Support to Help Women Entrepreneurs Scale their Technology Businesses Across BC

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 7, 2024 / W Venture proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking program, W Venture Growth, aimed at accelerating women-led tech ventures to rapid and sustainable growth. This innovative year-long program, commencing September 23, 2024, is designed to provide unmatched access to resources, mentorship, and a vibrant community of ambitious women entrepreneurs. W Venture Growth is made possible thanks to funding support from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).

W Venture Growth is a response to the underrepresentation of women in the tech sector and aims to change the landscape by providing tailored support to 20 high-potential women-led ventures across British Columbia. Despite the increasing number of women starting businesses, only 19.6% of SMEs in Canada are owned by women, and just 1 in 5 scale-ups are women-owned. W Venture Growth is committed to addressing this disparity.

The program is a catalyst for rapid growth, featuring high-impact Growth Pods that drive strategic expansion and innovation. Participants receive direct, actionable mentorship from top CEOs, Monthly Accountability Groups keep ventures on track, while quarterly CEO-led strategy sessions provide sharp focus on key priorities and market strategies. Leadership Long Tables offer a powerful platform for knowledge exchange and professional growth.

"We're thrilled to launch W Venture Growth and make a tangible impact on women-led tech ventures in BC," said Shelley Voyer, Managing Partner at W Venture. "Our program is uniquely designed to provide the resources, mentorship, and community support needed for these ventures to thrive and make a global impact."

Alumna Dr. Karolina Valente of VoxCell attests to the program's impact: "W Venture's guidance proved instrumental to VoxCell. Throughout the program, I benefited from tailored advice and resources specifically aligned with our business model. Additionally, the program featured exceptional mentors who demonstrated a deep understanding of the start-up landscape. The customized mentorship and strategic support provided were precisely what we required to advance our business."

W Venture Growth is more than an accelerator or a program; it is a commitment to cultivating a powerful ecosystem of women-led ventures ready to make a global impact. By focusing on leadership development, practical strategies for revenue growth, networking, and accountability, W Venture Growth is poised to drive substantial growth and competitiveness in women-led businesses.

Women-led tech ventures across BC are invited to apply for this transformative program. For more information and to apply, visit wventure.studio or contact us at [email protected].

SOURCE: W Venture Studio

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